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Published on: September 30, 2020
[Structures of long-term care facilities: a study in nursing homes in Leipzig]
1Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie, Department für Psychische Gesundheit, Medizinische Fakultät der Universität Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str 55, 04103 Leipzig, Deutschland. stephanie.hanns@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Background:
In order to provide guidelines for the organization and design of nursing homes, it is important to evaluate current care facilities. The aim of the study was to describe the structures of nursing homes in the German city of Leipzig.
Materials And Methods:
As part of a cross-sectional design, 47 nursing homes participated in a written survey.
Results:
The majority of nursing homes focus on caring for residents diagnosed with dementia. Only a few special care units exist. A precise description of the structure of nursing homes, concepts and nursing methods, however, is rare. Established concepts exist in a small number of institutions. Approved service offers are largely available, but do not apply specifically to the large group of nursing home residents with dementia.
Conclusion:
The study showed not only the diversity of the stationary nursing homes in a large city, but also their resources and limitations.
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